Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet

$4,800

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The rich brownish red field supports three columns of octagonal guls detailed in burnt apricot, green and dark blue-green. The stepped lozenge border is similarly colored and so are ...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Small Red Rust Field Formal Medallion Vintage Handknotted Qum Silk Rug

$6,000

1940s Small Red Rust Field Formal Medallion Vintage Handknotted Qum Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind vintage Qum silk rug, The composition centers on a medallion design over a beige ground, executed in the high-knot-count silk vocabulary characteristic of Qum produc...

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1940s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Deep Burgundy Crimson Modern Overdyed Wool Rug 9 x 11

$5,200

Deep Burgundy Crimson Modern Overdyed Wool Rug 9 x 11

Located in Norwalk, CT

This stunning modern area rug features a rich, multi-tonal deep burgundy and crimson palette. Through a specialized overdying process, the rug achieves a sophisticated, tonal depth t...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Gabbeh Animal Ram Rug

$2,500

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Gabbeh Animal Ram Rug

Located in New York, NY

A 21st Century Persian Gabbeh rug with a 5 adult sheep rams on a neutral colored ground size 3' 5" x 5' 10"

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9 x 11 Deep Midnight Navy Modern Overdyed Wool Area Rug

$6,000

9 x 11 Deep Midnight Navy Modern Overdyed Wool Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This stunning modern overdyed wool rug features a rich, saturated midnight navy palette that brings a sophisticated, moody elegance to any space. By utilizing a traditional hand-knot...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8 x 11 Vintage-Inspired Modern Overdyed Earth-Tone Tree of Life Wool Rug

$5,800

8 x 11 Vintage-Inspired Modern Overdyed Earth-Tone Tree of Life Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this stunning modern overdyed wool rug, blending traditional artistry with a contemporary, lived-in aesthetic. Featuring a sophisticated Tree of Life motif, t...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8 x 11 Abstract Geometric Indigo Overdyed Modern Wool Area Rug

$4,900

8 x 11 Abstract Geometric Indigo Overdyed Modern Wool Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this sophisticated modern overdyed wool rug, featuring a deep indigo palette and a minimalist geometric abstract design. Hand-crafted with high-quality wool, ...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Midnight Black Overdyed Area Rug - Modern Hand-Knotted Wool 12 x 15

$16,000

Minimalist Midnight Black Overdyed Area Rug - Modern Hand-Knotted Wool 12 x 15

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with the bold, monochromatic elegance of this Modern Overdyed Wool Rug. Hand-knotted with premium wool, this piece features a deep midnight black saturation that o...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Wool Carpet, France, Europe, 1960s

$941

Mid Century Wool Carpet, France, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique vintage carpet, 100% wood, very good original vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Modern Peshawar Overdyed Handmade Indian Wool Rug

$8,000

Blue Modern Peshawar Overdyed Handmade Indian Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful overdyed hand-knotted wool rug with a blue color field. This Persian rug has gray accents in an all-over floral design. This rug measures: 12' x 14'11". Our Rugs are prof...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tabriz Rug 1950s

$2,300

Tabriz Rug 1950s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Tabriz Rug 1950s

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1950s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Runner with Floral Design

$1,250

Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Runner with Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Traditional hand made Chobi wool runner with beautiful multi-colored floral design and fringe. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.

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1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Persian Kilim Attributed to Antony Gormley

$7,000

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Persian Kilim Attributed to Antony Gormley

Located in New York, NY

a 21st-century Figurative one of a kind hand-made Persian Kilim attributed by the work of Antony Gormley 5'4'' x 8'

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century German Rug

$1,950

Mid-Century German Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Mid-Century German hand-knotted wool rug with a beautiful all-over trellised pattern of pale green quatrefoil forms on a beige background surrounded by a light indigo lea...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Turkish Siirt Blanket

$2,450

Midcentury Turkish Siirt Blanket

Located in Chicago, IL

A lush mid-20th century Turkish Siirt rug with a cream colored long wool field on a flat-woven ground.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug in Style De Stijl Bauhaus, 8.6 x 10.4 FT

$4,706

Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug in Style De Stijl Bauhaus, 8.6 x 10.4 FT

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A contemporary hand-knotted area rug within a classical modern composition. This rug carries that tradition into the medium of the hand-knotted carpet. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan fr...

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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimal Shiraz Flatweave Rug in Rust, Brown and Natural Hand-Spun Wool

$32,500

Minimal Shiraz Flatweave Rug in Rust, Brown and Natural Hand-Spun Wool

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional handwoven flatweave rug is crafted in the Shiraz region of Persia and inspired by the understated beauty of antique tribal kilims traditionally woven in the Fars pro...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug In Light Rose, Malve, Sage, 8 x 10.6 FT

$4,706

Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug In Light Rose, Malve, Sage, 8 x 10.6 FT

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A contemporary hand-knotted area rug within a classical modern composition. This rug carries that tradition into the medium of the hand-knotted carpet. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan fr...

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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s ScattIer Ivory Medallion Diamond Antique Qum Silk Handknotted Wool Rug

$19,500

1940s ScattIer Ivory Medallion Diamond Antique Qum Silk Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 1940 Antique Qum Silk Formal rug is a collector's masterpiece Woven just around the start of World War II, this 4' 7" x 6' 10" scatter-sized rug features a fine to...

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1940s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

1950s Red Mid Century Modern Geometric Cotton Vintage Ziloo Knotted Rug

$2,400

1950s Red Mid Century Modern Geometric Cotton Vintage Ziloo Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

The Antique Textile Rug is a mid-20th-century formal piece featuring a prominent blue ground, cotton material, and traditional Iranian craftsmanship, measuring 5' 8" x 10'. It is cat...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s

$823

Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique double side carpet, 100% wood, very good original vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Small Solid Green Modern Geometric Vintage Cotton Textile Ziloo Rug

$2,000

1950s Small Solid Green Modern Geometric Vintage Cotton Textile Ziloo Rug

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th-century (c. 1950) Ziloo measuring approximately 5' 6" x 9' 5", is a durable, cotton flat-weave featuring a solid blue color profile. Known for its functional, geomet...

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1950s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

1950s Small Green Red Modern Geometric Cotton Vintage Textile Knotted Ziloo Rug

$2,000

1950s Small Green Red Modern Geometric Cotton Vintage Textile Knotted Ziloo Rug

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century (circa 1950) formal textile, measuring 5' 4" x 8' 9", features a blue, knotted pile construction on a cotton foundation. , this item is listed as inventory

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1950s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Midnight Obsidian Overdyed Hand-Knotted Modern Wool Area Rug 8 x 11

$7,100

Midnight Obsidian Overdyed Hand-Knotted Modern Wool Area Rug 8 x 11

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this stunning hand-knotted overdyed rug, featuring a deep, monochromatic Midnight Obsidian palette. Originally a vintage Turkish piece, it has been sheared lo...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Vintage Persian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Traditional Carpet, 2′4″x11'

$1,120

Handwoven Vintage Persian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Traditional Carpet, 2′4″x11'

Located in Dallas, TX

This handwoven vintage Persian runner rug is a timeless example of traditional craftsmanship, reflecting the enduring artistry of Persian weaving from Iran. Hand-knotted in high-qual...

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Overdyed Area Rug - Deep Espresso Charcoal Wool 11 x 15

$7,300

Modern Overdyed Area Rug - Deep Espresso Charcoal Wool 11 x 15

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this stunning hand-knotted vintage rug, reimagined for the modern home through a sophisticated overdying process. This piece features a rich, moody espresso-t...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x11 Modern Forest Green Overdyed Area Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool Transition Decor

$5,900

9x11 Modern Forest Green Overdyed Area Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool Transition Decor

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this stunning modern overdyed wool rug, featuring a deep, moody forest green palette. This piece perfectly blends traditional craftsmanship with a contemporar...

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2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Contemporary Beni Ourain Style Rug

$10,500

Fantastic Contemporary Beni Ourain Style Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic contemporary Indian handwoven Moroccan Beni Ourain style rug woven with an all-over brown lattice pattern on a lush cream colored ground.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

$4,368Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73231 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner, 03'03 x 11'00. Caucasian Shirvan carpet runners originate from the Shirvan region nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, renowned for their vi...

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Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Persian Rug, Wool & Silk, Mid-Century Modern, 1990s

$2,499Sale Price|20% Off

Handmade Persian Rug, Wool & Silk, Mid-Century Modern, 1990s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Persian rug from 1990s. Handmade in perfect condition with flower patterns. Great vintage find in mint condition with vibrant colours.

Category

1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Carpet with Ivory Ground and Floral Medallion

$1,995

Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Carpet with Ivory Ground and Floral Medallion

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully hand-knotted Persian wool carpet featuring a luminous ivory field framed by richly detailed floral borders in shades of rose, cobalt, deep navy, soft green, and crimson...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Multi Dimensional Persian Kilim

$9,000

Antique Multi Dimensional Persian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Multi-Dimensional Persian Kilim size 6' 8" x 9' (203 x 274 cm).

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elephant Face Persian Kilim

$1,875

Elephant Face Persian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Abstract Square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century within an elephant's face Measures: 3'3'' x 4'5''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector wh...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

13 x 17 Modern Transitional Style Wool Rug In Tan Features Allover Design

$18,000

13 x 17 Modern Transitional Style Wool Rug In Tan Features Allover Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This mid-century wool rug showcases a stunning allover design inspired by traditional Islamic patterns. With a rich tan-beige background, it is beautifully adorned with vibrant flora...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extra-Large Midcentury Rug with Old Eastern Motives in Modern Coloring

$3,235

Extra-Large Midcentury Rug with Old Eastern Motives in Modern Coloring

Located in Den Haag, NL

This Schaeffler Yemen-Line rug combines two elements: tradition and the taste of modernism. Old eastern motives in modern coloring. Motives from oriental centuries were newly organiz...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Tribal Persian Bokhara Room Size Rug

$2,795

Vintage Hand-Knotted Tribal Persian Bokhara Room Size Rug

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern hand-woven tribal Persian Bokhara room size wool rug Mid-20th Century Beautiful geometric design, with predominant colors in burgundy, ivory, and blac...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Sunset Mazandaran Handwoven Flatweave Rug

$17,600Sale Price|20% Off

Modern Sunset Mazandaran Handwoven Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This striking flatweave rug is made of handcarded and handspun wool. The vegetable dyes and handmade nature of the piece yield beautiful varation throughout. This rug has both mid-...

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mazandaran Flatweave Rug in Blue Colors

$22,000

Mazandaran Flatweave Rug in Blue Colors

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning flatweave rug in minimalist mid-century modern style. The handmade nature of the piece yields beautiful variation in blue colors. You can get rich hues of seafoa...

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Gray Overdyed Wool Rug, Mid-Century Style, Pakistan

$8,000

Hand-Knotted Gray Overdyed Wool Rug, Mid-Century Style, Pakistan

Located in Norwalk, CT

A modern grey overdyed rug from Pakistan featuring a subtle underlying all-over design. This rug is hand-knotted using wool. This rug measures 12'0"...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style

$2,464Sale Price|20% Off

1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78228 Vintage Afghani Rug, 04'04 x 05'08. Embark on a journey through time with this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Afghan rug, where tradi...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Konya Kilim Runner

$1,850

Midcentury Konya Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic mid-20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with alternating crimson, orange, black, white, and gray stripes with embroidered stylized flowers and an embroidered border.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Antique Beige Floral Traditional Moud Handknotted Wool Rug

$50,700

Mid Century Modern Antique Beige Floral Traditional Moud Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This is a beautiful, room-sized antique Moud rug, dating back to circa 1940. Measuring 9'8" x 13'6", this formal carpet features a bright and elegant ivory ground color that provide...

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1940s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Antique Navy & Red Medallion Formal Esfahan Handknotted Wool Rug

$52,000

1940s Classic Antique Navy & Red Medallion Formal Esfahan Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant Antique Esfahan rug from Iran, dating to approximately 1940. It is a classic representation of the Formal style, known for its sophistication and artistry. t mea...

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1940s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Small Traditional Ivory Medallion Antique Qum Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug

$5,200

1940s Small Traditional Ivory Medallion Antique Qum Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Qum rug, The piece measures approximately 4’8″ × 6’8″ (per the seller listing). Qum (Qom) is a city in central known for one of the finest carpet weaving t...

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1940s West Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Wool Reversible Kelim Runner in Brussels Style Rug, 1960s

$576

Midcentury Wool Reversible Kelim Runner in Brussels Style Rug, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- In good original condition - Reversible rug - Kelim rug, carpet.

Category

1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Orange Cross Modern Geometric Cotton Vintage Textile Ziloo Handknotted Rug

$3,300

1950s Orange Cross Modern Geometric Cotton Vintage Textile Ziloo Handknotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century (circa 1950) formal textile, measuring 5' 4" x 8' 9", features a blue, knotted pile construction on a cotton foundation. Originating from Iran, this item is li...

Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner

$1,550

Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking vintage Afghani Baluchi runner with a wonderful bold pattern containing wide alternating zigzag stripes and solid colored stripes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Half Elephant Green Persian Kilim

$2,875

Zabihi Collection Half Elephant Green Persian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with half an elephant on a green field Can be used as a wall piece too. Very light and easy to hang. Measures: 5' x 5' This was...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Monumental Dhurrie Kilim Rug

$4,500

Wonderful Monumental Dhurrie Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful monumental mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug with an all-over geometric pattern woven in gold, green, and blue surrounded by a border with large-scale stylized flowers ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Large Kilim Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia

$1,694

1950s Large Kilim Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Praha, CZ

- very good original condition regarding the age with minor sign of use

Category

1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Kilim wool Carpet/Rug, Czechoslovakia

$1,047

1940s Kilim wool Carpet/Rug, Czechoslovakia

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with some signs of use - professionally cleaned

Category

1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia

$1,164

1940s Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use

Category

1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mazandaran Striped Hand-woven Flatweave

$21,000

Mazandaran Striped Hand-woven Flatweave

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This striking flatweave rug is made of handcarded and handspun wool. The vegetable dyes and handmade nature of the piece yield beautiful varation throughout. This rug has both mid-...

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mazandaran Striped Handwoven Flatweave

$22,000

Mazandaran Striped Handwoven Flatweave

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous flatweave rug has tones of black throughout. It is handmade with handcarded and handspun wool. The natural dyes and handmade nature give this rug the beautiful abrash ...

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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Grey Toned Pelas Rug

$9,500

Vintage Grey Toned Pelas Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage flatweave pelas rug was handmade in Iran in the mid 20th century. This rug is handwoven with 100% handspun wool and natural dyes. Custom sizes a...

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Ref No 8898 Vintage

$17,600Sale Price|20% Off

Ref No 8898 Vintage

Located in New York, NY

The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Beige Peshawar Wool Rug With Floral Motif

$4,800

21st Century Modern Beige Peshawar Wool Rug With Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful contemporary Paki Peshawar rug, hand-knotted wool with a beige field, and multi-color accents in an all-over floral design. This rug measures: 8'1" x 9'10".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Carpet in Beige Red Black Fabric, 1950s

$3,530

Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Carpet in Beige Red Black Fabric, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern Persian carpet in beige red black fabric, 1950s Rectangular persian carpet in light colored fabric with floral pattern, typical of these rugs. Black exterior profi...

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1950s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Traditional Style

$4,359Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50410, vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Modern Traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an elaborate all-over Herati pattern floating on an abrashed...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Incredible Mid-20th Century Konya Kilim Rug

$2,450

Incredible Mid-20th Century Konya Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with a wonderful striped pattern with alternating stylized flowers and geometric patterns woven in indigo, gold, orange and whi...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-century Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nasiri, Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $230 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $7,110.